Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
1. Course Objective:
Description:
Prepares students for entry-level positions in medical billing, coding, reimbursement, health information, and related healthcare administrative roles. Instruction includes ICD, CPT, and HCPCS coding, insurance claims processing, EMR systems, compliance, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and healthcare reimbursement.
Competencies to be achieved:
- Medical coding (ICD, CPT, HCPCS)
• Insurance claims processing and reimbursement
• Electronic medical records (EMR)
• Healthcare compliance and documentation
• Medical terminology and anatomy
• Professional communication and customer service
2. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student, including testing, licensure):
$ 17,901
Total Cost includes testing, licensure: Yes or No: No
3. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if the cost of books is included in tuition):
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Applied Law and Ethics in Health Care(1st Ed.) – Pardew, W.M.
• Essentials of Health Information Management: Principles and Practices (5th Ed.) – Bowie, M.J.
• 3-2-1 Code It! (14th Ed.) – Green, Beebe, Brochard & Hazelwood
• Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement (21st Ed.) – Green, M.A.
• Medical Office Simulation Software (MOSS) 4.0
4. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): NA
5. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Matt Calhoun
Email: mcalhoun@arizonacollege.edu
Phone number: 480-274-5758
6. Direct Website link to the program:
https://arizonacollege.edu/healthcare-careers/medical-billing-coding/
7. Additional information:
Admission Requirements: NA
Background check requirements licensing/credential: NA
Industry Standard background check requirements/restrictions for working in the occupation: NA
Other requirements needed: NA
Prerequisites: NA
8. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: YES
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway (Explain):
CPB credential → A.S. Health Care Admin pathway. Credits apply toward degree completion. Supports advancement to Health Info education (e.g., RHIT pathway).
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain):Yes
AAPC CPB credential. Nationally recognized by healthcare employers across the U.S.; not limited to a single employer or geographic area.
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes
Accrediting Agency and link to website:
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
WWW.ABHES.ORG
9. Job Placement:
Does this program offer job placement services? (Yes/No): Yes
If yes, please explain what support a student can receive to obtain employment upon training completion:
Resume assistance, interview preparation, job search support, employer referrals, and career services assistance.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
30
Hours
710
Entrance Requirements
None
School
Arizona College - Glendale Campus
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
yes
Training Location(s)
4425 W. Olive ave Ste 300
Local WIB
7 - ARIZONA@WORK - Maricopa County
Type of Attainment:
Diploma - Eligible to test for certification
Name of Credential
AAPC's CPB - certified professional biller
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
PELL Grant, SEOG, Stafford Loans
Refund Policy
If a student withdraws or is expelled by College after the start of the semester and before the completion of more than sixty percent (60%) of the semester, College will refund to the student a pro rata amount of the tuition agreed upon in the enrollment agreement, minus ten percent (10%) of the tuition agreed upon. If a student completes more than sixty percent (60%) of his/her term, he/she is not entitled to any refund and is obligated for the full contract price of the term.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$17,901.00 $17,901
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$17,901.00 $17,901
Registration Fee
$25.00 $25
Total In-State Program Cost
$17,926.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$17,926.00
